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Ride Proud, Rebel!

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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RIDE PROUD, REBEL!
_Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.
Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.
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The Eleventh Ohio Cavalry 5.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Ride Proud, Rebel!

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Ride Proud, Rebel! is here in full — 410 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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RIDE PROUD, REBEL!
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_Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.
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Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.
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Archives noun US /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

collection of records especially about an institution

From this reading “Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.”

Catalog noun US /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things

From this reading “Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.”

Cleveland noun US /ˈkliːvlənd/

the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port

From this reading “_Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.”

Librarian noun US /laɪˈbreriːən/

a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services

From this reading “Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.”

Parsley noun US /ˈpɑːrsli/

annual or perennial herb with aromatic leaves

From this reading “Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.”

Reconstructed adjective US /ˌriːkənˈstrʌktɪd/

adapted to social or economic change

From this reading “Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.”

Tennessee noun US /ˌtenəˈsiː/

a state in east central United States

From this reading “Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.”

unpublished adjective US /ənˈpʌblɪʃt/

not published

From this reading “Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.”

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110th

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From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

2

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From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

2231

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From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

4

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From this reading 4.

5

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From this reading The Eleventh Ohio Cavalry 5.

61

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From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

6657

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From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

aidnounUS /eɪd/

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

apologiesnounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiːz/

plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

ArchivesnounUS /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

collection of records especially about an institution

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

CardnounUS /kɑːrd/

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

CatalognounUS /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

CavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading The Eleventh Ohio Cavalry 5.

ClevelandnounUS /ˈkliːvlənd/

the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port

From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

CompanynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

Cynthiana

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From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

damnyankee

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From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

DONALDY

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From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

EditionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

EleventhadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevənθ/

coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position

From this reading The Eleventh Ohio Cavalry 5.

ERNESTINE

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From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/

give expression to

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/

promote the growth of

From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

Gertrude

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From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

JohnsonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsən/

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

LibrariannounUS /laɪˈbreriːən/

a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

LibrarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/

a room where books are kept

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

Ltd

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From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

memoirsnounUS /ˈmemwɑːrz/

plural of “memoir” — an account of the author's personal experiences

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/

English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)

From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

NumbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

ParsleynounUS /ˈpɑːrsli/

annual or perennial herb with aromatic leaves

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

PROUDadjectiveUS /praʊd/

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading RIDE PROUD, REBEL!

PublishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

PublishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution

From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

REBELnounUS /ˈrebəl/

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading RIDE PROUD, REBEL!

RebelsnounUS /ˈrebəlz/

plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

ReconstructedadjectiveUS /ˌriːkənˈstrʌktɪd/

adapted to social or economic change

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

ReferencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

RIDEverbUS /raɪd/

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading RIDE PROUD, REBEL!

ScottnounUS /skɑːt/

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

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simultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/

at the same instant

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StatenounUS /steɪt/

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

StreetnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

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TennesseenounUS /ˌtenəˈsiː/

a state in east central United States

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

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thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

ToparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

troopernounUS /ˈtruːpər/

a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

unpublishedadjectiveUS /ənˈpʌblɪʃt/

not published

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

WestnounUS /west/

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

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WILLIAM

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From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 61-6657 _First Edition_ To those Reconstructed Rebels ERNESTINE and WILLIAM DONALDY _with no apologies from a damnyankee_ The author wishes to express appreciation to Mrs. Gertrude Morton Parsley, Reference Librarian, Tennessee State Library and Archives, for her aid in obtaining use of the unpublished memoirs of trooper John Johnson, concerning the escape of the Morgan company after Cynthiana.

WorldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

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